Friday Night Cypher
Big Sean Lyrics

Ayy, ayy, ayy
Expressing excitement and hyping up the following lyrics

Ayy, this that Clipse sample, ayy (G.Ry got me)
Acknowledging the use of a Clipse sample and giving credit to G.Ry for the production

Fuck that talkin', let the clip slam 'em
Dismissing idle chatter and emphasizing the use of force

Yellow bands around them hundreds, you know how much that is (tens)
Referencing the high value of money and flexing wealth

Too much to give me cash, they had to wire me the back end (send it)
Stating that the amount of money is so large that it couldn't be given in cash

Niggas in here lookin' tough, you know that I got Mag in (what?)
Asserting dominance over others in the room, mentioning Mag (likely a firearm)

Ask me am I only rappin', you know I got that bag in (you see it)
Confirming that he is involved in illegal activities and has a lot of money

Band man like Lonnie (Lonnie), want my head, come find me (come get it)
Comparing himself to a bandit named Lonnie, daring his enemies to come after him

Lil' bro in that bitch chillin' he ain't tryna come home cocky (he chillin')
Referring to his younger brother who is currently incarcerated, emphasizing that he's staying calm and not causing trouble

He comin' home to a dollar (dollar), and a mansion and a choppa (what else?)
Anticipating his brother's release from prison and listing the luxuries he will have

And a desert on a dirt bike (skrrt), VLONE shirt and the Pradas (fresh)
Describing the extravagant lifestyle his brother will lead upon his release

Big nigga fresher than you, fuck you and your stylist (woah)
Boasting about his own fashion sense and dismissing others' style

Paid 90 for my grill and lost it, that's why I ain't smilin' (damn)
Admitting that he spent a large sum of money on a dental grill and expressing disappointment in losing it

You got Sean, you got Hit, you got Grizz, Kash Dolla
Listing the names of other artists on the song

Paint you red, throw you in the water
Threatening violence and disposing of someone's body

They gonna think you a lobster, nigga (gang)
Suggesting that the person's body will be mistaken for a lobster when found

I just dropped a kit, you dropped out of school
Comparing his recent success to someone's decision to leave school

These hoes wanna be famous 'til they make the news
Commenting on the desire for fame and the negative consequences that can come with it

All my bitches winnin', how it feel to lose?
Boasting about his successful relationships and questioning how it feels to be unsuccessful in love

Nigga tryna get the box like he finna move
Describing someone's attempt to pursue a sexual relationship

Bitch, I'm at my pinnacle I used to shop at Pinnacle, your nigga still drink Pinnacle
Boasting about his success and how far he has come, while also belittling someone else's lifestyle

Bitch, your taste is pitiful
Insulting someone's taste and style

I talk cash shit, you ain't cash shit, call up Baby Choppa, Cash Kidd, and spend my cash, kid
Bringing attention to his ability to talk about money and calling out other artists by name

You stay back like adlibs, I buy, I don't ask shit, I pop shit and pop tags, bitch
Claiming to be assertive and financially independent

This New Era be cappin', uh
Suggesting that the current state of the rap game is full of lies and inauthenticity

Me, Sean, T off that Pusha T, ain't no pushin' me, bro might put you on a tee
Referencing collaborations with Pusha T and emphasizing his own strength and power

Dot my eyes and cross my T's, bro might put you six feet or bro gon' put you on your feet
Asserting his ability to harm or help others

But bro can't put you on to me, A plus pussy worth a B, nigga, uh
Claiming that his sexual performance is superior

You niggas ain't worth no B, fuck outta here
Dismissing the value and worth of others

I keep dyin' in my dreams, but life's great when I stay woke
Describing a recurring nightmare and expressing appreciation for reality

Bet you love dreamin', that's the only time you ain't broke
Suggesting that someone is only happy in their dreams because they are financially struggling in reality

Try me, .40 make you back up off me like Dej Loaf and Big Sean
Warning others to be cautious around him, referencing Dej Loaf and his own name in a clever wordplay

Get triggered down, Jhene Aiko
Referencing Jhene Aiko and suggesting that someone will experience emotional turmoil as a result of his actions

Gotta keep Glock in the fanny, nigga, you not finna ham me, huh
Asserting that he always keeps a Glock handgun on him for protection

Put a body on a ratchet, I feel like Dr. Miami
Comparing his ability to harm others to the actions of a notorious plastic surgeon

Niggas tryna ride my wave like they stoppin' a taxi
Claiming that others are trying to copy his style and success

On a six, in a Lamb', but I'm not that bitch Mary
Boasting about his wealth and ability to afford luxury cars

Four-one, They counted me out, I came back with a vengeance
Revealing that he faced doubts and setbacks but proved his critics wrong

And back to back Benzes, back to back winnin'
Emphasizing his success by stating that he owns multiple luxury cars and continues to win

Rap failed, oh well, gimme back my scale and a burn out cell, I'll grow clientele (yup)
Acknowledging that his rap career may have not been successful, but he's confident in his ability to make money through other means

Four-one P, I don't sell dreams, I wholesale P's, want half's nigga, don't call me
Indicating that he sells drugs and prefers to sell in bulk quantities

Don't insult me (boy), wrist frosty, 'bout eighty what this shit cost me
Asserting his wealth and the expensive price of his jewelry

Don't worry, I'll make it back before you sip coffee
Reassuring that he can quickly make back the money lost

I run with hustlers n' bosses, bosses n' hustlers, had to find my hustle I was lost in the gutter
Describing his association with powerful figures and the journey he took to find success

Got out that jam now it's foreigns with the seats peanut butter
Expressing that he used to be in a difficult situation but now has luxurious cars

Bitch, it's BYLUG for life, never crossin' my brothers
Declaring loyalty to the BYLUG crew and emphasizing that he would never betray them

I fuck with 6 Mile, not too much the 7, they freed the 4s
Showing support for a specific neighborhood while expressing less interest in another

That's your bitch, huh? Well, get her together, she fuckin' bro
Calling out someone for claiming a woman as their own when she is actually involved with someone else

You know them road trips still bring a dub in, sub in
Acknowledging the income and illegal activities that occur during road trips

Even if the party was seven, the strip club ten
Noting that even if there were only seven people at a party, the strip club will still be crowded

I'm all in this bitch on the tether, I'm throwin' dubs still
Asserting that he is fully invested and involved in his current situation, constantly throwing money

I put her in the Bentley, mansion rent free
Boasting about his ability to provide luxurious accommodations for a woman

Told her keep the G-Wagen plain, don't even tint these
Instructing a woman to leave a G-Wagen car plain without tinted windows

Can't be fuckin' with a lame, dawg, you got her head big
Declaring that he won't associate with uninteresting guys and implying that someone inflated a woman's ego

Three hundred a line for the Wock', I'm sippin' red still
Mentioning the high price of a certain cough syrup, often used recreationally

I know how the feds feel, I make it hard to catch me
Acknowledging that he engages in illegal activities and is difficult to be detected by law enforcement

Cuz sellin' corn still, codeword for reggies
Using a metaphor for selling low-quality drugs

I ain't sign a deal yet, fuck it, I don't need 'em
Stating that he has not signed a record deal and doesn't feel the need to

Everybody with me eatin' free my niggas 'til I see 'em
Ensuring that everyone around him is well taken care of and vowing to continue supporting his friends

He ain't dead we ain't even, jet back, ante up, bitch
Asserting that a person is not even close to being dead and expressing readiness to take action

We gon' make it off the ave, get a half, then I shake it
Promising to succeed and make money by selling drugs on the street

Somethin' like a bad habit, we ain't have it, we gon' take it
Acknowledging a tendency to engage in criminal activities to obtain what he wants

Came up off a fifty slab, now my bag big as yappers
Explaining how he built up his wealth by selling drugs

Workers beggin' me for time off, askin' me for raises
Describing the power dynamic in his criminal operation, with others relying on him for work and compensation

Took me six hours to count it, bubble wrap it up and tape it
Showing the immense amount of cash he has and the effort he puts into protecting it

All my bitches want allowance, plug askin' me for favors
Highlighting the financial needs and dependency of the women in his life, as well as others seeking favors from him

I been out of town so long, had to get reacquainted with the neighbors
Indicating that he has been away on criminal activities and needs to reintroduce himself to his neighbors

On the block all these cash we been rakin'
Expressing that he is earning a lot of cash through his illegal activities

Way before the rap when I was writin' verses
Referring to a time in his life when he was writing lyrics before his rap career took off

We was beatin' up the Ike like I was Tina Turner
Describing engaging in violent acts with a certain person, comparing it to Tina Turner's history of abuse

We was loadin' up the Glock and fillin' up the hearses
Recounting times of violence and the consequences that followed

Now I'm preachin' like it's Sunday, tryna teach the sermon
Comparing his current role as a rapper to that of a preacher, trying to spread a message

Tryna teach 'em how to get it, fill up they mama purses
Attempting to teach others how to make money and support their families

So they ain't standin' in front of judge listenin' to the verdicts
Encouraging others to avoid legal trouble and the consequences that come with it

'Cause we was standin' on the block thuggin' with the serpents
Reflecting on his past involvement in criminal activities

Get caught with Curtis Blow on me and they gon' close the curtains (yeah, yeah)
Referencing the consequences of being caught with illegal substances and predicting the end of one's life

Million dollar cars you can't merge in, BasedGod how I got my curse lift
Boasting about his expensive cars and referencing Lil B 'BasedGod' and how he escaped negative energy

She gon' play her part so well you thought that she rehearsed it
Describing a woman's ability to perform her role convincingly in a relationship

Don life worship, holly temple, synagogue, tabernacle, churches
Referencing different religious buildings and suggesting that he is highly respected and worshipped by others

Look, I can't even chill I get active, overdoin' everythin' my best and worst habit
Admitting that he has a hard time relaxing and has a tendency to go overboard in everything he does

Shit be impossible 'til it happens, I never thought I'd see Kobe go before Magic
Expressing that some things seem unimaginable until they actually happen, comparing the death of Kobe Bryant to the retirement of Magic Johnson

That taught me first, no seconds to waste, only waist I like is her legs wrapped around my face
Referring to his preference for sexual encounters and his focus on not wasting time

Fuck you think she doin' over here, watchin' Netflix?
Playfully questioning why a woman would be in his presence without engaging in any sexual activities

Beard game, might just let it grow down to my necklace, uh
Mentioning his facial hair and suggesting that it may grow quite long

I don't hope for wins, I expect it, uh, adrenaline in me like it got injected
Expressing his mindset of expecting success and stating that he is always energized and motivated

My girl said I got communication issues, no I don't
Rejecting his girl's claim that he has problems with communication and asserting that he doesn't

I just don't like sharin' all my problems more than the results
Explaining that he prefers to focus on his achievements rather than discussing his struggles

I bring the plan back to my team, tell 'em go wild
Stating that he shares his plans with his team and encourages them to execute it with enthusiasm

God body, my physique, and my profile
Describing his physical appearance and overall image as being godlike

I did every single goal that I wrote down, checked it off it's old now
Proudly stating that he has achieved all the goals he set for himself, implying that he needs to set new ones

And that shit give me chills, fuck I gotta take yours
Expressing excitement and determination to accomplish even more

I'm the originator, make it then I make more, written in stone, you can't forge
Asserting that he is the original creator and continuously generates success, suggesting that his legacy is unchangeable

You ain't on my level even if we in the same buildin' on the same floor
Claiming that someone can't match his level of success, even if they are physically close

Oh boy, black out, dough boy, cash out, payroll
Describing a situation where he quickly becomes rich and spends a lot of money, especially on his employees

Contract maxed out, cash kid, cash cow, tapped in, I can't tap out
Stating that he signed a lucrative contract and continues to make money, emphasizing his involvement and inability to leave

Bitch, keep thinkin' I'm sleepin' in, it's Tony on the monitor, I see your ass creepin' in
Warning someone who thinks he's unaware that he's actually watching their every move

Little bitch, if it weren't for me you wouldn't exist, you get the gist?
Asserting his importance and influence over someone's existence

Fuck a cease and desist, they shootin' up seats in exits
Rejecting the idea of stopping or being silenced, alluding to violent acts

Throwin' plays to my bros, I'm leadin' the league in assists
Metaphorically referring to his support and guidance to his crew, comparing it to leading in a basketball league in the number of assists

Hop scotch, black top, I ain't been skippin' a step since
Stating that he has been consistently successful and hasn't missed a beat

Real estate, Zillow every day, bitch, I might just change my profession
Indicating his interest in real estate and considering a career change

Dodged so many rainy days, it changed my complexion
Reflecting on his ability to avoid difficult situations and how it has affected his demeanor

Hang up on your ass and say I lost the connection
Cutting off communication with someone and implying that he intentionally terminated the call

I turned out to be the man that I manifested
Expressing pride in becoming the person he always envisioned himself to be

Hmm, fuck the bullshit, I ain't here to make no friends, can't get bool with me
Disregarding unnecessary drama and emphasizing that he is not interested in forming new friendships

Since an adolescence, I was ignorant, up in school trippin'
Admitting that he was rebellious and troublesome during his time in school

Pistol at my desk, I was sittin' up in school with it
Revealing that he used to bring a gun to school and had it with him in class

Put your bitch hand in my corner pocket, play pool with it
Making a sexual reference and comparing his interaction with someone's girlfriend to playing pool

She gon' eat the dick, both balls licked, and do it to me (what else?)
Describing sexual acts and suggesting that a woman will perform them on him willingly

Ain't go to college, I ain't want no pussy nigga roomin' with me
Explaining that he didn't attend college because he didn't want to live with someone he deemed weak

Still coulda went to college, Sada ain't no fool, nigga
Indicating that he had the potential to attend college but chose not to, asserting that he is not foolish

Every clip we got extended, yellow Perkies look like minions
Referring to his abundance of extended magazine clips and the yellow color of his Percocet pills

Put Church's Chicken on you niggas, scrape them boys for half a biscuit
Threatening to harm others with violence and comparing it to scraping the crumbs out of a biscuit from the fast food chain Church's Chicken

You know I like the burner but I'll beat your ass, this shit personal, huh
Stating his preference for using firearms but also claiming that he can physically harm someone if necessary

Hit a nigga in his shit with this fifty or thirty, duh
Asserting that he can shoot someone in the face with either a .50 caliber or a .30 caliber firearm

Name a nigga out of the D as solid as me
Challenging anyone to find someone from Detroit who is as reliable and trustworthy as him

I unlocked a lot of dollars, nigga, knowledge is key
Claiming that he has earned significant wealth and attributing his success to his intelligence

I did it all without a college degree
Highlighting his achievements despite not having a higher education

I went from hottest signed artist, don dada, to G
Referring to various stages of his career and the influence and control he has as a respected figure

Street lord, rock bottom, Godfather and P
Listing different titles and positions of power he has acquired

D-Boy, Rottweiler, Sean, Sada and Tee
Mentioning various individuals associated with him and establishing their status as notable figures

Standin' on the corner three days, phone is on Motorola prepaid
Recounting a time when he stood on a street corner for three days, using a prepaid Motorola phone

Diadora or a gold Ellesses
Mentioning different brands of sneakers to emphasize his fashion choices

These are ordered from the older East Bays
Stating that the sneakers he wears were carefully chosen from a specific location

She either rollin' with the owners or the lessees
Describing a woman's decision to associate with either the owners or the tenants of a property

A kind man knows a blind man holds grudges
Suggesting that someone who has experienced hardships may hold onto negative feelings

A wise man knows a wise man knows nothin'
Implying that someone who is truly wise recognizes their limitations in knowledge and understanding

I thought I told you mother fuckers I ain't need a budget
Asserting that he doesn't require financial limitations or restrictions

I ride with them guys that society begrudges
Stating that he associates with individuals who are misunderstood and disliked by society

We been thuggin' worldwide got arenas buzzin'
Expressing that his crew is recognized and respected internationally, creating a sense of excitement

We survived gettin' fronted by Ilena cousin
Revealing that they were able to overcome a dangerous situation involving someone named Ilena's cousin

Before you could sell like Cole and Adele, Or go NFL, be Kobe or Kells
Highlighting the difficulty of achieving success comparable to J. Cole, Adele, NFL players, or Kobe Bryant and R. Kelly (despite their controversies)

The plight of the rich is to throw you in jail
Reflecting on how prosperous individuals often face legal troubles and the potential consequences

The fight has been fixed since the openin' bell
Implying that the outcome of any battle or competition is predetermined since the beginning

And you know who postin' your bail? Who promotin' your L?
Asserting that he is the one who will post bail and support someone during a difficult time, contrasting himself with others

Who be hopin' you fail? Nigga, Oprah and Gayle
Mocking the idea that famous figures Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King would want him to fail

Ignore the hate, show the world that we love the opps
Encouraging others to not pay attention to hate and to instead show love to their adversaries

Call Lyor great while they make rape Russell docs
Praising Lyor Cohen, a music executive, while condemning the alleged victims of sexual assault who make documentaries about Russell Simmons

Bitch, you have never said a clever line ever
Challenging someone's lyrical ability and asserting that they have never said anything clever

You murderin' in the booth is the furthest thing from the truth
Criticizing someone's claims of being a skilled rapper and implying that they are far from being talented

Rest assured, I'ma treat this booth like I'm peelin' off the plastic
Promising to deliver a memorable performance in the recording booth, comparing it to peeling off protective plastic

On a pill bottle, I'm tearin' the ceilin' off, yeah
Drawing a parallel between removing a pill bottle's seal and demolishing the ceiling, metaphorically suggesting that he will exceed expectations

Rippin' rappers like they were wrapped in Saran, bitch
Describing his ability to lyrically tear apart other rappers as if they were wrapped in cling film

And I'm strapped up with ammunition and sin'le handedly takin' over the game
Bringing attention to his arsenal of weapons and stating that he is dominating the rap game on his own

Like I had an actual hand missin', but I only need one to clap
Metaphorically suggesting that he is capable of causing harm with a single hand, even if it's missing

Animal ambition, the only butt-fuckin' way that your strapped is for cash
Making a play on words, implying that someone who claims to be armed is only interested in financial gain

Wish you could slap in the damn clip in that motherfuckin' imaginary little hand gun you're brandishin'
Mocking someone for pretending to have a small, ineffective handgun and expressing a desire for them to actually load a clip into it

Bitch, if you pull up with the stick, it's a car with a manual transmission
Pointing out that if someone claims to have a gun, it's equivalent to driving a car with a manual transmission (which requires effort)

The chances are low to none that I will overcome my bipolar one
Acknowledging his struggles with bipolar disorder and stating that the likelihood of him overcoming it is slim to none

Voodoo dolls, I'm just pokin' fun, pins to me are like loaded guns
Comparing his use of voodoo dolls to causing harm and suggesting that he has power over others

When I'm holdin' one, if I'm just fiddlin' with it
Implying that even casually playing with a voodoo doll can result in harm

This motherfucker discharges like me checkin' myself out of the fuckin' mental hospital
Drawing a comparison between the discharge of a voodoo doll and his own release from a mental hospital

And I get off like an acquittal, I spit it, you critique it
Metaphorically comparing his satisfaction and confidence in his music to being found not guilty in a court trial, while acknowledging that others may analyze and criticize it

It feels like I'm bein' belittled by midgets
Expressing frustration at the criticism and feeling as if it's insignificant

It's like holdin' a nuke or a damn bazooka
Comparing his talent and skill (referring to his music) to holding a destructive weapon

And walkin' right up in the middle of a little kids fuckin' pillow fight with it
Suggesting that his musical prowess is so dominant and overwhelming that it could disrupt a harmless children's activity

You want smoke? I'm like hookah
Challenging someone by offering to engage in a confrontation or conflict

Man, I remember back when I use to get jumped for my fuckin' Pumas, run home and go fuck my room up
Reflecting on past experiences of being attacked for his shoes and expressing the emotions it would evoke

These streets will try to vacuum you up
Noting that the streets and negative influences within them can easily consume and control a person

That's why the avenue where I grew up was 8 Mile and Hoover (what?)
Revealing the neighborhood he was raised in, specifically mentioning the intersection of 8 Mile Road and Hoover Street

'Cause it sucked like a Roomba but even if I would've went the indie route
Describing the negative and challenging environment in his neighborhood, suggesting that even if he had chosen a different path in music (independent instead of mainstream), he would still have faced difficulties

I don't have any doubt, I would still get blown like it's windy out
Asserting that he would still achieve success regardless of the circumstances

Shoot 'til the clip is emptied out
Promising to continue working and creating music until he has nothing left to give

This is the beginnin' of the endin' but I'll put another clip in and spit these rounds
Acknowledging that this might be the start of a decline in his career but promising to reload and continue delivering great lyrics

If I dig deep down but I'm in my bag like Fendi
Expressing that even when he is facing challenges, he still feels confident and secure in his skills and abilities, like a luxury bag from Fendi

Who am I offendin' now?
Questioning who he might be angering or going up against with his lyrics

Got so many fuckin' detractors, feels like I'm gettin' plowed
Noting that he has many critics and doubters, comparing it to being forcefully pushed or plowed

Had to put my money on a diet, I got too many pounds
Stating that he has accumulated a large amount of money and needs to manage it wisely

You would think I'm turnin' pages the way that I'm flippin' paper
Metaphorically comparing his handling of money to turning pages in a book

Middle fingers, them bitches get to wavin' like friendly neighbors
Describing the way he extends his middle fingers as a form of rebellious expression

I'm talkin' loot like I'm riotin', dick is so big I can't fit the entire thing through a tire swing
Bringing up the topic of money and boasting about his physical attributes in a humorous manner

I don't think it would be logic for me to say I'm retirin'
Implying that it wouldn't make sense for him to retire from the music industry

But I should say bye-bye, earthlings, 'cause I'm back on Uranus, fuckin' up this 'Grindin' beat, yeah
Jokingly suggesting that he is returning to his home planet, Uranus, and announcing his intention to freestyle over the 'Grindin' beat in a playful manner

I took the pain and learned how to put that shit into a song
Explaining that he uses his personal experiences and struggles to create music

You listen for flaws and strip it and try to pick it apart
Acknowledging that listeners may analyze and critique his music, searching for any imperfections

So when I am rippin', it's hard to tell whether if it is really because
Suggesting that it's difficult to determine if his intense and powerful performances are a result of his past pain or simply his talent

Of how offensive I am, or just what a bitch that you are
Pointing out that his aggressiveness in his music can be seen either as a reflection of his own character or a response to someone else's behavior

Like I never had to get my clothes at fuckin' St. Vincent de Paul
Recalling a time when he had to rely on thrift stores for clothing and expressing relief that he no longer has to

Like I don't make sure every sentence and bar with a pencil is sharp, like I'm quick on the draw, yeah
Asserting that he takes great care in crafting his lyrics and ensuring they are clever and impactful

So when I pull it, surprise (pull it, surprise), like Kendrick Lamar
Referencing Kendrick Lamar's ability to surprise and impress with his music, suggesting that he does the same

You need to walk the Yellow Brick Road and find the chick with the dog 'cause y'all missin' a heart
Using imagery from The Wizard of Oz to call out someone for their lack of empathy or compassion

Plus your bitch is givin' out brain like the Wizard of Oz
Insinuating that someone's girlfriend is promiscuous and performs oral sex frequently

This shit is like sittin' in the principal office, gettin' scolded for skippin'
Comparing his experiences in the music industry to being reprimanded for skipping school

Y'all got detention tomorrow
Revealing that there will be consequences for those who have been neglectful or disrespectful

I'm severe like Benzo withdrawal, bitch your skin's gonna crawl
Asserting that he is intense and powerful, comparing himself to the withdrawal symptoms of benzodiazepines

I'm invincible, I've been through it all, like I never thought about just endin' it
Expressing confidence and resilience, claiming to have gone through tough times without ever considering suicide

'Til I got pissed off and put a fist through the wall
Admitting to moments of anger and frustration that lead to destructive behavior

My back was against, now I rap like I'm possessed, that's nine tenths of the law
Describing how adversity motivated him to become a talented rapper, suggesting that he now possesses a controlled and dominant presence

Oh, fuck it
Expressing a feeling of indifference or surrender